The spotlight is on the graduating musical theatre students as they take the stage for an evening of cabaret-style performances. This show will include songs from contemporary musical theatre, popular music and even a few surprises. Witness Broadway’s future stars in your hometown today! UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 March 30-April 12, 2026 | arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Experience the innovative spirit of UCF through …
Downtown CampusCelebrate 20 years of creativity, collaboration and movement with UCF's dancers. This special performance honors the legacy of UCF’s dance program through original choreography by students, alumni, faculty and guest artists. Audiences will experience a curated selection of dances that reflect the wide range of movement styles taught in the program. From ballet and pointe to tap and jazz, each …
Downtown CampusThe spotlight is on the graduating musical theatre students as they take the stage for an evening of cabaret-style performances. This show will include songs from contemporary musical theatre, popular music and even a few surprises. Witness Broadway’s future stars in your hometown today! UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 March 30-April 12, 2026 | arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Experience the innovative spirit of UCF through …
Downtown CampusLed by accomplished violinist and UCF professor Ayako Yonetani, the Pegasus String Quartet is a graduate ensemble that performs the highest caliber of string music. Patrons who do not have tickets for another same-day UCF Celebrates the Arts event at Dr. Phillips Center must register for a free lobby pass. UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 March 30-April 12, 2026 | arts.ucf.edu/celebrates …
Downtown CampusThis celebratory concert brings together alumni artists from across generations to mark 100 years of Orlando Family Stage with an evening of music, storytelling, and shared memories. Hosted by Ashley Eckstein (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Her Universe, HypeFriend!), the concert features performances that span musical styles and theatrical traditions, reflecting the many creative paths that begin at Orlando Family Stage. The …
Downtown CampusThe Amadinda Ensemble, made up of personnel from the UCF Percussion Studio and Percussion Ensemble, will perform traditional Ugandan melodies and rhythms for the Amadinda, a primitive African keyboard percussion instrument. The performance will also incorporate contemporary music by Steve Reich, which has been directly influenced by traditional African percussion music. Patrons who do not have tickets for another same-day …
Downtown CampusJoin the UCF Symphony Orchestra and Choirs for Mendelssohn’s Elijah and The Hebrides —an evening of soaring voices and orchestral brilliance you won’t forget! Join the University of Central Florida Symphony Orchestra, under the leadership of Conductor Robert G. Hasty and Assistant Conductor Calogero Fanara, for an unforgettable evening of orchestral and choral brilliance. In collaboration with the UCF Choirs, under the expert direction …
Downtown CampusUCF Opera presents A Double Bill of Fun—two charming chamber operas performed in English, each brimming with theatrical flair, vocal brilliance and clever storytelling. Join us as UCF Opera performs Mozart’s The Impresario followed by John Duke’s Captain Lovelock. Both operas are performed in English and designed for an intimate chamber setting, making them perfect for newcomers and seasoned opera lovers alike. Whether …
Downtown CampusThe UCF Saxophone Ensemble will be performing original music written for the saxophone quartet as well as transcriptions from the Baroque and Classical periods. Patrons who do not have tickets for another same-day UCF Celebrates the Arts event at Dr. Phillips Center must register for a free lobby pass. UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 March 30-April 12, 2026 | arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Experience …
Downtown CampusUCF Opera presents A Double Bill of Fun—two charming chamber operas performed in English, each brimming with theatrical flair, vocal brilliance and clever storytelling. Join us as UCF Opera performs Mozart’s The Impresario followed by John Duke’s Captain Lovelock. Both operas are performed in English and designed for an intimate chamber setting, making them perfect for newcomers and seasoned opera lovers alike. Whether …
Downtown CampusUCF’s premier jazz ensemble, The Flying Horse Big Band, will play the world premiere of An Artist’s Frame for Orlando, composed by UCF jazz director and band leader, Jeff Rupert. This multi-movement work for jazz ensemble is a retrospective of Orlando, from the perspective of an artist. The Flying Horse Big Band was one of 10 university jazz bands in …
Downtown CampusExperience an electrifying evening as the UCF Percussion Ensemble and special guests the Sympatico Percussion Group fill the hall with the full power and artistry of percussion music. This concert will feature a set performed by the UCF Percussion Ensemble, directed by Thad Anderson. That will be followed by a performance of featured guest artist the Sympatico Percussion Group, a …
Downtown CampusThe UCF Concert Band’s “A Day at the Parks” concert offers an inclusive, sensory-friendly experience for all, including the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and neurodivergent communities. Formerly known as “Inclusive Knights,” “Exceptional Knights” offers the same safe and welcoming place for people who are looking for ways to access live music and may not normally be able to do so. …
Downtown CampusMiddle and high school bands from across the state of Florida are invited to perform and receive feedback from a panel of nationally recognized educator-clinicians in Steinmetz Hall or the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater. Each band will have the opportunity to participate in individual clinic sessions with a clinician, who will provide personalized recommendations. This unique opportunity for young …
Downtown CampusLed by Nora Lee Garcia, professor of flute, UCF’s Flute Knights showcase the flute studio’s performance repertoire, including solos, duets, flute choir music and more. UCF’s Clarinet Ensemble, led by Rie Suzuki, associate professor of clarinet, showcases the artistry of the UCF clarinet studio through dynamic performances of chamber repertoire from the 20th and 21st centuries. From Gershwin to newly …
Downtown CampusUCF Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and special guests perform music by some of today’s most impactful composers. The University of Central Florida’s top two auditioned ensembles, the UCF Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, present an evening of music that explores SPACE, including “Jupiter,” from Gustav Holst’s masterwork, “The Planets,” a suite of music from the original Star Wars movie Trilogy, and more. …
Downtown CampusMusic and the Brain is an immersive event that brings together live chamber music by the Pegasus String Quartet and insights from leading scientists. Experience the inspiring connection between music and neuroscience in this special UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 presentation. Led by Dr. Kiminobu Sugaya (Professor of Medicine and Head of Neuroscience, UCF College of Medicine) and Dr. Ayako Yonetani (Professor of …
Downtown CampusTaught by Per Danielsson, Jazz workshop comprises junior and senior student musicians who focus on jazz improvisation, jazz repertoire and performance. The class serves as a workshop space, where course work taught in other classes such as applied lessons and jazz theory are performed live during class time and in concerts. Come experience a culminating jazz performance that showcases the …
Downtown CampusJoin Elle Woods, sorority sister turned Harvard Law student, on a musical journey to defy expectations. Presented as part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Elle’s dreams of settling down after college graduation are cut short when her boyfriend Warner breaks up with her to attend Harvard Law. Devastated and determined to …
Downtown CampusExperience Zodiac, a stunning new evening-length work by the UCF Composition Studio, performed by the UCF New Music Ensemble. Experience the celestial soundscape of Zodiac, a new evening length work composed by members of the UCF Composition Studio and performed by the UCF New Music Ensemble. Inspired by the structural makeup of Steve Reich’s minimalist classic Music for 18 Musicians, this concert unfolds …
Downtown CampusExperience Zodiac, a stunning new evening-length work by the UCF Composition Studio, performed by the UCF New Music Ensemble. Experience the celestial soundscape of Zodiac, a new evening length work composed by members of the UCF Composition Studio and performed by the UCF New Music Ensemble. Inspired by the structural makeup of Steve Reich’s minimalist classic Music for 18 Musicians, this concert unfolds …
Downtown CampusLed by Luis Fred, associate professor of trombone, the UCF Trombone Choir performs a wide repertoire of chamber music and frequently performs in concerts throughout Florida. UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 March 30-April 12, 2026 | arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Experience the innovative spirit of UCF through creative presentations that push the boundaries of traditional art forms. Year-round on the UCF campus, students are …
Downtown CampusJoin Elle Woods, sorority sister turned Harvard Law student, on a musical journey to defy expectations. Presented as part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Elle’s dreams of settling down after college graduation are cut short when her boyfriend Warner breaks up with her to attend Harvard Law. Devastated and determined to …
Downtown CampusMore than 200 Florida high school students will spend the day immersed in choral excellence. More than 200 high school students from across Florida will spend the day immersed in choral excellence under the guidance of UCF conductors Jeffery Redding and Kelly Miller, participating in choir rehearsals, choir clinics, leadership and community building. For more information about your high school …
Downtown CampusJoin Elle Woods, sorority sister turned Harvard Law student, on a musical journey to defy expectations. Presented as part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Elle’s dreams of settling down after college graduation are cut short when her boyfriend Warner breaks up with her to attend Harvard Law. Devastated and determined to …
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